May 20th 2024.
Over the years, computers have undergone significant changes, becoming faster, lighter, and more powerful. However, today's announcement from Microsoft has taken computing to a whole new level, introducing an entirely new era of technology - one that is centered around artificial intelligence.
Microsoft has named these cutting-edge computers "CoPilot Plus PCs", and they have been designed with AI at their core. This is not the first time Microsoft has dabbled in AI, as they launched their AI assistant, CoPilot, last year. This assistant allows users to ask questions, find information, and even generate images. It is powered by Microsoft's partnership and investment with OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT.
Up until now, most AI has been happening in the cloud. This means that when you request something, like a rewrite of your email, the information is sent to the internet, processed by AI, and then sent back to you. However, with CoPilot Plus PCs, the AI processing happens on the device itself, rather than in the cloud. This is made possible by the addition of a new "neural processing unit" (NPU) to the traditional processor and graphics processor.
This tiny chip is capable of an impressive 40 trillion operations per second, meaning it can handle all your tasks and even anticipate your needs. From one-click email replies to finding lost documents, AI is seamlessly integrated into the CoPilot Plus PCs to assist you in every way possible.
During the launch of these new devices, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella emphasized their mission to empower individuals to be more knowledgeable and productive. And it's not just Microsoft that is embracing this new technology. Other PC brands like HP, Asus, Dell, and Lenovo will also be releasing their own CoPilot Plus PCs.
While AI is the most talked-about feature of these new computers, there are even more benefits that come with their complete re-engineering. One of the most significant improvements is in battery life, with CoPilot Plus PCs boasting up to 22 hours of web browsing. This is a feat that has previously only been achieved by Apple's MacBook range, thanks to their own silicon processors. In fact, Microsoft even compared their CoPilot Plus PCs to the MacBook Air M3, claiming they are 58% faster in terms of performance.
But this launch is about more than just device specifications for Microsoft. It represents a major shift towards integrating AI into everyday computing. This is evident in the new "Recall" feature in Windows, which allows users to search for anything they have seen or done on their PC. This goes beyond just file searches and can even recall websites visited and photos viewed. And all of this is done on-device, ensuring privacy while still being able to be disabled for specific apps or websites.
Imagine searching for "blue sports car" and not just getting documents with those words, but also websites and photos that match the description. This is the power of AI, with the CoPilot Plus PC able to understand and categorize everything you see, making it easily accessible through Recall.
While all of this may seem complex to some, this event, this news, and these features are just as significant as the launch of Windows 95 all those years ago. And you won't have to wait long to experience it for yourself, as Microsoft's new Surface Laptop and Surface Pro are hitting the market soon. Other CoPilot Plus PCs from HP, like the HP OmniBook X AI PC and the HP EliteBook Ultra AI PC, will also be available for purchase on June 18.
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